Claire

Claire Plumbly

Clinical Psychologist

“I specialise in CBT; EMDR; Mindfulness; Compassionate Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills (DBT).”

About Me

I guide individuals to navigate challenging thoughts and feelings using a blend of evidence-based approaches. We can explore practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or process past experiences through EMDR. For intense emotions, I offer Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills to build stability. My aim is to help you develop lasting tools for managing stress, cultivating self-compassion, and fostering inner calm. This integrated support is ideal for those seeking tailored, effective ways to move forward.

Approach

Specialising in CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, CFT and DBT shapes how I structure sessions: practical, measured and collaborative, with attention to safety and rhythm. In Taunton I work face-to-face in a calm clinic space where we alternate focused skill rehearsal, gentle processing of memories and short reflective checks, plus straightforward tasks to try between meetings. You’ll find the pace set by what you can tolerate, building stability before deeper work. This way of working suits adults seeking steady, evidence-informed change.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Practitioner Psychologist

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapist

Qualifications

University of East London

Service Areas

Prometheus Psychological Therapy Centre

In-person

Taunton, Somerset

United Kingdom

Taunton, United Kingdom